Firstly, I apologize for responding in English. My verbal and written skills in Spanish have declined considerably since last we spoke. That said, of course I remember you and your family. It saddened me greatly that I was not able to make it while you were visiting. I had been hoping very sincerely to see you all. I cannot express how thankful I am for your support and appreciation of my writing. To hear that from a fan is always encouraging, but to hear it from a dear friend is something else altogether. I assure you that if ever I am in Lyon in the coming years, you will be the first to know (it is not unlikely that I will be in France again, by the way). I hope this finds you way more than well, and that you keep reading. I look forward to hearing from you soon.